Cat Number: CHE77929

Citric acid

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CAS Number

77-92-9

Synonyms

Citric acid, anhydrous
2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
Anhydrous citric acid

Description

It is an important metabolite in the pathway of all aerobic organisms. It has a role as a food acidity regulator, a chelator, an antimicrobial agent and a fundamental metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a citrate(1-) and a citrate anion.

Molecular Weight

192.12

Molecular Formula

C6H8O7

EINECS

201-069-1

SMILES

C(C(=O)O)C(CC(=O)O)(C(=O)O)O

Appearance

colorless, odorless crystals

Density, g/cm3

1.665 at 20 ℃

Melting Point

307 °F (anhydrous) (NTP, 1992)

Flash Point

100 ℃

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